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What is an embedded system?
What is an embedded system?
- A system primarily based on analogue circuits
- A system designed to be easily programmed by the end user
- A microprocessor-based system built to control a function or range of functions (correct)
- A system exclusively designed for easy maintenance upgrades
What role do PCs play in the development of embedded systems?
What role do PCs play in the development of embedded systems?
- They are solely used for maintenance upgrades in embedded systems
- They hinder the progress of embedded system technology
- They are the primary source of hardware and software for embedded systems (correct)
- They have no relevance to the development of embedded systems
What are the reasons for the widespread use of microprocessors in embedded systems?
What are the reasons for the widespread use of microprocessors in embedded systems?
- To replace analogue circuits only
- To protect intellectual property through encryption only
- To solely improve mechanical performance
- To provide functional upgrades and easy maintenance upgrades (correct)
What do microprocessors replace in embedded systems?
What do microprocessors replace in embedded systems?
What is the primary function of an embedded system?
What is the primary function of an embedded system?
How do microprocessors contribute to the protection of intellectual property in embedded systems?
How do microprocessors contribute to the protection of intellectual property in embedded systems?
What is a key characteristic of an embedded system?
What is a key characteristic of an embedded system?
Which of the following is NOT a common design metric for optimizing embedded systems?
Which of the following is NOT a common design metric for optimizing embedded systems?
What does NRE cost stand for in the context of optimizing design metrics?
What does NRE cost stand for in the context of optimizing design metrics?
What is the market window referred to in the text?
What is the market window referred to in the text?
In the context of embedded systems, what does ISA stand for?
In the context of embedded systems, what does ISA stand for?
What is one of the design challenges in optimizing embedded systems mentioned in the text?
What is one of the design challenges in optimizing embedded systems mentioned in the text?
What does A2D stand for in the context of embedded systems?
What does A2D stand for in the context of embedded systems?
What is the primary goal of an embedded system?
What is the primary goal of an embedded system?
What is Time-to-prototype as a design metric for optimizing embedded systems?
What is Time-to-prototype as a design metric for optimizing embedded systems?
What does CCD stand for in the context of embedded systems?
What does CCD stand for in the context of embedded systems?
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